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Forest Hills Primary School

Academy sponsor led · Rugeley · WS15 2PD

Ages 2–11 · 79 pupils · Staffordshire

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Ofsted

Expected standard

KS2 expected (RWM)

54%

Overall absence

7.9%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-06-02

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)54%
Higher standard (RWM)8%
Avg scaled score — reading
103.0
Avg scaled score — maths
98.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
97.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence7.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)33.8%
Unauthorised2.4%
Authorised absence
5.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
74

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill38%

79 pupils · 210 places

Pupils on roll
79
Boys / girls
34 / 45
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
79 / 210 (38%)
Free school meals
76.8%
FSM pupils
53
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: PERRY HALL MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
PERRY HALL MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Perry Hall Multi Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Powell (Headteacher)

Location

Address
School Road
Postcode
WS15 2PD
Town
Rugeley
County
Staffordshire
Local authority
Staffordshire
District
Cannock Chase
Constituency
Cannock Chase
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (primary), Ages 2–11, in Rugeley, Staffordshire, 79 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 76.8%.

Open schools in Rugeley
20
Primary schools in Rugeley
16
Academies among open schools in Rugeley
55% (11)
Open schools in WS15
21
Primary in WS15
16
Open schools in Staffordshire LA
458
Primary in Staffordshire LA
309

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in RugeleyNear WS15

  • Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy

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    Academy converter · Primary

    Rugeley · WS15 2XY · Staffordshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence4.4%
    • FSM9.3%

    0.4 miles away

  • The John Bamford Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Rugeley · WS15 2PA · Staffordshire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS260%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM22.0%

    0.4 miles away

  • Chancel Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Rugeley · WS15 2EW · Staffordshire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS291%
    • Absence4.3%
    • FSM17.6%

    0.5 miles away

  • Churchfield CofE Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Rugeley · WS15 2LB · Staffordshire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS253%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM36.1%

    0.8 miles away

  • The St. Mary's CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

    Rugeley · WS15 3LN · Staffordshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS277%
    • Absence4.4%
    • FSM6.1%

    1.3 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Powell (Headteacher)
Telephone
01889370020
Website
www.foresthillsprimary.co.uk

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